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Having problems with your Fuji FinePix S5100 Digital Camera ?

Pc will not recognize that the camera is connected

\015 We have used the camera for about two years, and we have never had a problem viewing the pics on our pc or downloading to our pc.\015\012Now, when I go through the regular routine of connecting the camera to the pc, there is no little noise, no screen pops up and the most recent picture taken remains on the camera screen instead of the screen that shows the pc connection.\015\012I have double checked the USB setting in the camera and it is on the correct setting. \015\012The trouble shooting in manual says that the USB cable is not connected properly; however, I have tried two different USB cables with the same results and have gone through the motions of plugging, unplugging, turning off, on etc. with no luck.\015\012My son downloaded pics recently and said that he did nothing different; however, i'm wondering if perhaps he unplugged the camera while it was downloading or something and that the camera now needs to be reset. That is my only guess.\015\012Help?\015

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